Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops – Causes and Effects

By
Frank K. Norman, Pharmacologist
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Category: Otic Anti-Infectives

Drug Name: Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops

General Usage: Otic Anti-Infectives

Brief Info about Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops in Drug:

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Generic name of this medicine is Ciprofloxacin. It comes under a brand name known as Cetraxal.

It is used to diagnose ear infections caused by some specific bacteria. Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops acts by killing sensitive bacteria.  They are quinolone antibiotic.

Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops Side Effects Explained Better:

Lots of medicines are available for a number of diseases or syndromes. Medicines show both therapeutic as well as side effects. Nowadays medicines are found everywhere and used for different purposes by people. Each drug whether it is Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops or some other drugs change the way your body acts when we take them often by injecting or swallowing. Drugs make their way to brain through bloodstream and other parts of body where they may either dull or intensify our senses and changes the sense of alertness. When side effects are severe, you may need to get the dosage changed or a new medicine prescribed.

Different kinds of side effects are mentioned below that are associated with the use of Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops-

Frequent Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops Side Effects (Commonly Seen)-

These side effects are mostly seen during treatment, not pernicious to our body but if they continue for a long period of time create problems. Better you talk to your doctor about all possible side effects that are caused by this medicine during treatment. Some common side effects are as follows-

  • Discomfort
  • Itching or pain in the ear
  • Headache

Infrequent Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops Side Effects (Professional Point of View)-

These side effects are uncommon that are barely occur during the treatments but it does not mean they cannot appear. Occurrence of these serious side effects depends on your current condition, usage of other medicine, certain other medical condition (particularly severe ones) and other lifestyle factors. If you notice below-listed side effects, notify your doctor-

  • Symptoms of allergic reactions-
    • Hives
    • Tightness in the chest; swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue or face
    • Itching
    • Rash
    • Difficulty breathing
  • Persistent or severe ear pain
  • Decreased hearing
  • Irritation
  • Itching

Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops Overdose Side Effects (Require Immediate Medical Attention)-

If you have swallowed huge amount of this medicine, you must run to any nearby hospital or contact emergency room or your local PCC (poison Control Centre) immediately.

Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops Drug Interaction Side Effects (Due to Reaction with Other drugs)-

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Almost all drugs are capable of interacting with other medicines & so are Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops. If these are absorbed into blood, the risk of it interacting with other drugs decrease. Well, if you are consuming other medicines for some purpose, tobacco, alcohol or herbal products, you must let your doctor know about them to be on the safer side.

Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops Prolonged Use Side Effects (When Used for Longer Periods)-

When this medicine is used for long periods of time, Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops may not work as efficiently as it should have been and may need higher doses to get the same effect as when initially taken. You should notify your medical healthcare provider if Ciprofloxacin Ear Drops halt working well.